
OrganisationIT
Lega Pro
Italy's third-tier professional football league; voting bloc supporting Giancarlo Abete in the FIGC election.
Last refreshed: 19 April 2026
Timeline for Lega Pro
#819 Apr
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2026 FIFA World CupCommon Questions
- What is Lega Pro in Italian football?
- Lega Pro is Italy's third tier of professional football, comprising approximately 60 clubs across three groups. It sits below Serie B in the Italian pyramid and has a voting bloc in FIGC elections.Source: FIGC / ANSA
- Which candidate does Lega Pro support in the 2026 FIGC election?
- Lega Pro's voting bloc is aligned with Giancarlo Abete's candidacy in the 22 June 2026 FIGC presidential election, adding to the Lega Dilettanti's 34% base and counterbalancing Malagò's Serie A 18%.Source: ANSA
- How many clubs are in Lega Pro Italy?
- Lega Pro comprises approximately 60 professional clubs competing across three groups. It represents the third tier of Italian professional football between Serie B and the amateur Lega Dilettanti.Source: Lega Pro
Background
Lega Pro is Italy's third tier of professional football, comprising approximately 60 clubs. It is a voting bloc in the FIGC presidential election scheduled for 22 June 2026, aligned with Giancarlo Abete's candidacy alongside the Lega Dilettanti's 34% bloc.